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Manawatu Walkways Promotion Society

Aim

The Manawatu Walkways Promotion Society (MWPS) was developed to ensure there is ongoing input from the community into the development, management and promotion of walkways in Palmerston North and surrounding districts.

MWPS runs regular walks in and out of town

"Weekly Walkers" groups meet and walk together four days a week to enjoy city walkways. 
"Monthly Walkers" embark on longer walks out of town.

Weekly walkers  Monday & Wednesday Tuesday & Thursday    Monthly Walkers 2nd Sunday each month These are for walkers who want to go further afield. Add travelling times to areas below. Some are short walks of an easy grade. Longer walks require a higher standard of fitness. Wear strong, comfortable footwear. Bring extra clothing, first aid kit, bodily sustenance.  Sun screen in summer.

Time 1.30 p.m.      9.30 a.m.        9.30 a.m.

Meet Bus shelter near Lido on  south side     PNCC Carpark opposite Church Street Post Shop

Branch Road - a special walk

Developing Branch Road track in beautiful Pohangina Valley was one of the early projects of MWPS. 
The annual downhill "County Fayre" walk, organised by the Friends of Branch, is a tradition in the valley.

"Walks in Manawatu" booklet available

“Walks in Manawatu”, a booklet published by MWPS, gives information on walking tracks in Manawatu, Rangitikei, and Horowhenua and gives accounts of conditions and amenities as they were at the time of going to press.

The booklet is available from i-Site and Bruce McKenzie bookshop in Palmerston North and from the Information Centre in Feilding. 

Newsletter

MWPS produces a regular newsletter.  And we welcome new members! To join MWPS or just to find out more:

Contact

Kenyon    354 9317
Gill          357 3066